Literature Festival at Sea! Revolution & Freedom Trail Tour, Boston and New York Stays & Eastbound Transatlantic to Southampton, 24 November 2026 (11 nights)

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Queen Mary 2 - Cunard

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Southampton

SeaCity Museum

Itinerary Map

Solent Sky Museum

The New Forest

Tudor House and Garden

Southampton City Art Gallery

Queen Mary 2 in New York

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Cruise + Flight + Hotel + Tour + Rail

24 November 2026 · 11 nights Change date

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Cruise + Flight 28 November 2026 · 7 nights
Cruise + Flight + Hotel + Rail 24 November 2026 · 11 nights

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2 Adults

Outside from - £2,299 per person 2 EF
Balcony from - £2,349 per person 3 DF
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Your itinerary

Day 1-4 Pre-cruise
- Day 1
  - Flying from London Heathrow to Logan Intl
    
    24 Nov 2026
    Departs 24 Nov 2026 09:20 (local time) London Heathrow Airport - JetBlue Airways
    
    Arrives at 24 Nov 2026 12:12 (local time) Logan Intl Airport - JetBlue Airways
  - Boston Hotel Stay
    
    24 Nov 2026
    
    Transfers to Hotel Included
    
    4 star hotel
    
    Stay in style at Hilton Boston Park Plaza
    
    Being amongst the top hotels of Boston already since 1927, the luxurious hotel enjoys a central location 200 metres from Boston Common, America's oldest public park. Attractions such as Faneuil Hall, Chinatown, Downtown, the Theatre and Financial districts as well as the Waterfront Area and other landmarks and historical monuments are within walking distance. Logan International Airport is only about 5 km away. Business guests will also appreciate the 24-hours business centre and the more than 6, 000 m2 of flexible meeting space. Guests may choose between various fine dining options. In addition, there is a 24-hour fitness centre where guests can work out after a long day of work. This historic hotel is a superb choice for business and leisure travellers alike. Fresh, vibrant designs throughout our Boston accommodation and our extensive amenities, offer guests unsurpassed luxury. The elegant rooms are well-appointed with the needs of both business and leisure travellers in mind. A flat-screen, black out shades and a refrigerator are also offered.
- Day 2
  - Revolution & Freedom Trail Tour
    
    25 Nov 2026
  - Boston Hotel Stay
    
    25 Nov 2026
    
    4 star hotel
    
    Stay in style at Hilton Boston Park Plaza
    
    Being amongst the top hotels of Boston already since 1927, the luxurious hotel enjoys a central location 200 metres from Boston Common, America's oldest public park. Attractions such as Faneuil Hall, Chinatown, Downtown, the Theatre and Financial districts as well as the Waterfront Area and other landmarks and historical monuments are within walking distance. Logan International Airport is only about 5 km away. Business guests will also appreciate the 24-hours business centre and the more than 6, 000 m2 of flexible meeting space. Guests may choose between various fine dining options. In addition, there is a 24-hour fitness centre where guests can work out after a long day of work. This historic hotel is a superb choice for business and leisure travellers alike. Fresh, vibrant designs throughout our Boston accommodation and our extensive amenities, offer guests unsurpassed luxury. The elegant rooms are well-appointed with the needs of both business and leisure travellers in mind. A flat-screen, black out shades and a refrigerator are also offered.
- Day 3
  - AMTRAK - Boston to New York
    
    26 Nov 2026
    
    Transfers to Rail Not included
  - New York
    
    26 Nov 2026
    
    Transfers to Hotel Not included
    
    4 star hotel
    
    Stay in style at The Westin New York Grand Central
    
    Centrally located in New York, The Westin New York Grand Central is a 5-minute walk from Grand Central Terminal and a 15-minute walk from Broadway. This luxury hotel is also conveniently close to the Empire State Building (0. 9 miles) and Rockefeller Center (1. 1 miles). Guests can enjoy a 24-hour fitness center and a ballroom. The hotel offers 774 individually furnished guestrooms, each equipped with a minibar, LCD television, pillowtop bed with down comforter and premium bedding, and private bathroom with rainfall showerhead and complimentary toiletries. Wireless internet access is available for a surcharge, and digital programming is provided for entertainment. Guests can dine at Amuse Marketplace & Bar, featuring American cuisine and a bar/lounge. Room service is also available during limited hours. Continental breakfast is offered daily for a fee. Additional amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-out, dry cleaning/laundry services, and 16 meeting rooms. Self-parking is available onsite for a fee.
- Day 4
  - New York
    
    27 Nov 2026
    
    4 star hotel
    
    Stay in style at The Westin New York Grand Central
    
    Centrally located in New York, The Westin New York Grand Central is a 5-minute walk from Grand Central Terminal and a 15-minute walk from Broadway. This luxury hotel is also conveniently close to the Empire State Building (0. 9 miles) and Rockefeller Center (1. 1 miles). Guests can enjoy a 24-hour fitness center and a ballroom. The hotel offers 774 individually furnished guestrooms, each equipped with a minibar, LCD television, pillowtop bed with down comforter and premium bedding, and private bathroom with rainfall showerhead and complimentary toiletries. Wireless internet access is available for a surcharge, and digital programming is provided for entertainment. Guests can dine at Amuse Marketplace & Bar, featuring American cuisine and a bar/lounge. Room service is also available during limited hours. Continental breakfast is offered daily for a fee. Additional amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-out, dry cleaning/laundry services, and 16 meeting rooms. Self-parking is available onsite for a fee.
Day 5-12 Cruise from New York to Southampton
- Day 5
  - Cruise departs from New York
    
    28 Nov 2026
    
    Transfers to Port Included
    
    Statue of Liberty
    
    Central Park
    
    Rockefeller Center
    
    Metropolitan Museum of Art
    
    Empire State Building
    
    Times Square
    
    Brooklyn Bridge
    
    Saint Patrick’s Cathedral
    
    Fifth Avenue
    
    National September 11 Memorial and Museum
    
    New York Public Library
    
    Finger Lakes
    
    Explore iconic landmarks, shop in world-class stores, and experience the unbeatable buzz of the city that never sleeps.
- Day 6-10
  - At Sea
    
    29 Nov - 3 Dec 2026
- Day 12
  - Southampton
    
    5 Dec 2026
    
    SeaCity Museum
    
    Solent Sky Museum
    
    The New Forest
    
    Tudor House and Garden
    
    Southampton City Art Gallery
    
    The UK’s largest cruise port and where many will begin their cruise holiday, Southampton has no shortage of maritime and historical attractions. Discover local landmarks on a walking tour including 30 ancient monuments, learn about the tragic story of the Titanic and escape to the great outdoors at the New Forest National Park. With numerous options for seafood dining and even a free art gallery, Southampton is an undoubtedly great destination for a pre or post-cruise stay.

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What's included

Included

Flights

Choose to fly from a variety of airports included within the price.

Hotel

A hotel stay is include in this cruise. See the itinerary for details of the hotel. Transfers to and from the hotel are included.

Land Tours

Land tours are included, see itinerary for more details.

Entertainment

Choose from a variety of things to entertain yourself including restaurants, bars, theatre, pools and much more.

Meals

Breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks from the buffet and main dining restaurants are all included. Meals from the specialty dining restaurants are additional.

Accommodation

Your cabin is included in the price of the cruise.

Port Fees & Taxes

No surprises. All port fees and taxes are included in the price.

Extras

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi aboard a Cunard voyage can be bought as a package from $18 per day for the duration of your voyage, or as a short-term access pass from $24 per 24-hour period. You'll also get Wi-Fi with Cunard's Signature Packages, which also include drinks and specialty dining credit, saving you around 30% per person, per day. These can be added when you book.

Drinks

Some teas, filter coffee, and soft drinks are included with Cunard, while alcoholic drinks and premium soft drinks are extra. You can buy these separately, or enjoy them with one of the drinks packages below. Cunard's Signature Packages are also an option; saving you around 30%, these combine drinks with Wi-Fi and specialty dining credit, and and can be added when you book.

Premium Beverage Collection $108.00 Per passenger, per day
Beverage Collection $94.50 Per passenger, per day
Alcohol-Free Collection $18.00 Per passenger, per day
Premium Alcohol-Free Collection $45.00 Per passenger, per day

Tips

Each day you're board a set amount will be added to your account to cover service charges. This ranges between $14.50 - $18 per day depending on the cabin you are staying in and the departure date.

Speciality Dining

Specialty restaurants allow travellers to enhance their dining experience during the cruise. This is a great way to add variety to your holiday or celebrate a special occasion. You can pay for meals in the special dining restaurants onboard.

Specialty Dining

Specialty dining with Cunard is a great way to enhance your onboard experience, treat yourself to an unforgettable evening meal, or celebrate a special occasion. With Cunard's Signature Packages, you'll enjoy extra specialty dining credit alongside drinks and Wi-Fi, with savings of around 30% per person, per day. These can be added when you book.

Car parking

Car parking at the port or airport is not included in the cost of your cruise, and this cannot currently be booked through Iglu Cruise. However, please contact us after you have made your booking if you would like to add this to your package, so we can discuss options. An approximate cost for parking during a cruise is around £12 to £20 per car per day. Alternatively, transfers can be arranged.

Excursions

If you would like to do any excursions/tours while docked these will be an additional charge. Excursions/tours can’t currently be booked with us online but please contact us after you have made the booking if you would like to add these to your package. Alternatively these can be bought while on the ship but may be more expensive than pre-booking.

Transfers (home to port)

Transfers from your home to the port or airport aren't included but we can help organise coach transfers, taxis etc to make your life easier. Please contact us after you have made the booking if you would like to add these to your package.

Travel insurance

Travel insurance is not included in your cruise package. However, Iglu Cruise has partnered with Holiday Extras to provide this service. With flexible policies and cruise-specific cover, you can rest assured that you’re completely covered when you go away. Get a Holiday Extras travel insurance quote right here.

Visa

Visas are not included with your cruise fare and are not provided by Iglu Cruise. Important visas and travel documents must be obtained by the individual guest prior to embarkation. To help, Iglu Cruise has partnered with The Travel Visa Company for professional assistance with all your travel documentation and visa needs.

Ship Facilities

Queen Mary 2 - By Cunard

Good for couples Over 50s Formal Large Ship Luxury Ship

Year: 2004 · Refurbished: 2016 · 14 Decks ·

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Cruises on Queen Mary 2

Cabins on Queen Mary 2

Outside from £2,299
Oceanview £2,299 pp
Suite from £4,699
Princess Grill Suites £4,699 pp
Balcony from £2,349
Balcony (Obstructed View) £2,349 pp
Balcony (Sheltered) £2,399 pp
Balcony £2,599 pp
Club Balcony £3,379 pp

Outside from £2,299
Oceanview £2,299 pp
Suite from £4,699
Princess Grill Suites £4,699 pp
Balcony from £2,349
Balcony (Obstructed View) £2,349 pp
Balcony (Sheltered) £2,399 pp
Balcony £2,599 pp
Club Balcony £3,379 pp

Outside from £2,299
Oceanview £2,299 pp
Suite from £4,699
Princess Grill Suites £4,699 pp
Balcony from £2,349
Balcony (Obstructed View) £2,349 pp
Balcony (Sheltered) £2,399 pp
Balcony £2,599 pp
Club Balcony £3,379 pp

To book an accessible cabin, please give us a call 020 3991 1166

Iglu Cruise customer reviews for Queen Mary 2

4.6

Based on 452 reviews

Cabin

Service

Excursions

Dining

Activities

Value for money

Entertainment

Wonderful trip. Nice food, atmosphere and entertainment. Cabin on deck 5 midship was perfect for us. Very much enjoyed the craft classes, presentations and quizzes. Wifi was expensive but necessary for us. The drinks package also very expensive so we brought drinks individually. Staff all very friendly. All in all a very pleasant way to cross the ocean.

couple

10+ cruises

9 Feb 2026

I had a lovely transatlantic crossing on Queen Mary 2. I enjoyed the trip and the Cunard service was exactly as it always is. The only thing that disappointed me was the fact that the Planetarium is no longer used. On so many previous trips on the Queen Mary 2, the shows in the Planetarium and the use of the system by onboard guest astronomers were real highlights of the cruise. It's such a pity that it is no longer used.

couple

10+ cruises

2 Feb 2026

We had a very spacious cabin , sea view 4015. Easy to get to dining room, laundry. Shower room adequate. Decor on QM2 was very bright & uplifting. We thoroughly enjoyed Christmas & New Year on her

couple

10+ cruises

26 Jan 2026

We stayed in a sheltered balcony on deck 6 near the Aft, the cabin is a lovely size and has plenty of storage although for us on a 27 night cruise we felt the hanging space was a bit limited. The Bathroom is a good size with everything you need. Of course with QM2 the ship is the destination and she doesn’t disappoint, there are lots of comfortable areas to sit and watch the world go by, the staff were exceptional and apart from one encounter we felt they were very attentive, friendly and went above and beyond to make you feel like the only person in the world! There is always something to do, even if that it just to allow yourself to switch off and relax! Would highly recommend this Christmas cruise and doing the transatlantic is just iconic and one to tick off the bucket list

couple

2-5 cruises

23 Jan 2026

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